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Explore the Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to its History and Content

Delve into the fascinating world of the Bible, comprising 66 books divided into 39 Old Testament and 27 New Testament scriptures. Learn about the diverse authors - from Moses and David to Matthew and Luke - who wrote over a span of 1600 years. Discover the historical and prophetic significance of major world empires and the various periods in biblical history. Uncover the structure of the Bible, from creation and patriarchal eras to the life of Christ and the establishment of the Church. Understand the importance of reading the Bible for knowledge, wisdom, and spiritual growth, as outlined in key verses from Scripture.

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Explore the Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to its History and Content

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  1. Hosea 4:6

  2. INTRO THE BIBLE Sixty-six books of the Bible 39 Old & 27 New Testament Memory Tool 5-12-5-5-12

  3. INTRO THE BIBLE Sixty-six books of the Bible 39 Old & 27 New Testament Memory Tool 4-1-21-1

  4. INTRO THE BIBLE Took 1600 years to write. Approx. 40 different writers from diff times and places; yet perfect harmony! Moses (Adopted son of Pharaoh's daughter, shepherd) David (shepherd, King of Israel) Matthew (Tax collector) Luke (Physician) Peter (Fisherman) 2 Peter 1:20-21 Heb. 1:1-3

  5. World Empires • Egypt (1600 - 1200 B.C.) • Israel (1200 - 750 B.C.) • Assyria (750 - 612 B.C.) • Babylon (612 - 539 B.C.) • Persia (539 - 333 B.C.) • Greece (333 - 63 B.C.) • Roman (63 B.C. – 476 A.D.) Old Testament Until 400 B.C. 400 Years of Silence New Test.

  6. Bible Periods • Creation/Pre-flood (Genesis 1-5) • Flood/Post Flood (Genesis 6-11) • Patriarchal (Genesis 12-50) • Egyptian Bondage (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers 1-12) • Wilderness Wandering (Numbers 13 - Deuteronomy) • Conquest (Joshua) • Judges (Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel 1-8) • United Kingdom (1 Samuel 9-31, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings 1-11, 1 Chronicles - 2 Chronicles 9)

  7. Bible Periods • Divided Kingdom (1 Kings 12 – 2 Kings 17, 2 Chronicles 10-29) Obadiah, Joel, Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah • Judah Alone (Northern kingdom no more) (2 Kings, 18-25, 2 Chronicles 29-36) Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah • Captivity (Babylon) Daniel(606BC), Ezekiel (597BC), Jeremiah & Lamentations (586BC))

  8. Bible Periods • Return from Babylonian Captivity and rebuilding the Temple (Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah) Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi • Silent Years (432BC to Christ, Amos 8:11) • Life of Christ (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) • Establishment/Growth of the Church (History) (Acts) • Letters (Romans through Jude) (21 letters) • Prophecy (Revelation)

  9. Why Should We Read the Bible? • Knowledge, Understanding, Wisdom • Colossians 1:9; Prov. 2:1-5 • To Learn Of God, Sin and Forgiveness • Hosea 4:6; Ps. 119:11; Matt. 4:4; John 3:3,5 • To Know Our Purpose & Be Complete • Ecclesiastes 12:13-14; 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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